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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.37, 14.02 and 6

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.37, 14.02 and 6 is: 8.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.37 : 14.02 = 6 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.37/14.02 = 6/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.37x = 14.02 × 6
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.37x = 84.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84.12/9.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.98

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